Creative Citymaking Call for Artists

Intermedia Arts, a nonprofit arts center in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking three artists or artist teams (maximum of two artists per team) to participate in Creative CityMaking Minneapolis (CCM), a collaboration with the Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy program of the City of Minneapolis. This initiative fosters collaborations between local artists and City departments to develop fresh and innovative approaches to address long-term planning, neighborhood and community relations, technological, engagement, and social opportunities in Minneapolis.

This project is designed as a 20 hour per week commitment for 12 months, with potential for multi-year work. The collaborative work produced by the teams will be showcased at community meetings, citywide community events, and will culminate in a public exhibition. Artists and City personnel will meet throughout the year in a series of participant convenings to exchange ideas, share progress, and learn about effective cross-sector innovation initiatives.

Creative CityMaking Minneapolis is an arts-based innovation initiative that pairs staff in City of Minneapolis departments with experienced community artists to advance the City's One Minneapolis goal of eliminating disparities so all residents can participate and prosper. Three project opportunities are available: Electoral Engagement (Office of the Minneapolis City Clerk), Digital Equity (Information Technology Department), and Tenant Voices (Regulatory Services Department). Work samples may include up to 10 images, 5 audio files, and 5 video files, with a minimum of 1 total sample required.